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Overview<\/strong>
\nPosition<\/strong>: Quarterback
\nHeight<\/strong>: 6’3″
\nWeight<\/strong>: 200 pounds
\nSchool<\/strong>: Louisville Cardinals<\/p>\n

Lamar Jackson 2018 NFL Draft Profile<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Quarterback\u00a0is less of a “one size fits all” position in the NFL than it was in years past. Though teams still search for specific traits, not being a prototypical pocket passer is less of a dealbreaker nowadays. Players such as Michael Vick<\/a><\/strong>, Daunte Culpepper<\/a><\/strong>,\u00a0Russell Wilson<\/a><\/strong>, and\u00a0Colin Kaepernick<\/a><\/strong> among others have proven that dual-threat signal callers have a place in this league. Lamar Jackson<\/a><\/strong> is in a good position to continue that trend.<\/p>\n

Jackson honed his ability to beat opposing defenses with his arm and feet at Boynton Beach High School about an hour north of Miami, FL. He passed and rushed for over 1,000 yards as a junior and a senior, combining for 45 touchdowns through the air and 35 on the ground in that time. As a result, he garnered numerous Power Five scholarship offers including from Florida and Florida State. But the consensus four-star prospect gave his pledge to Bobby Petrino<\/strong> and Louisville prior to his senior year of high school.<\/p>\n

As a true freshman, Jackson shared time behind center with Kyle Bolin<\/a><\/strong> but still managed to lead the Cardinals with 1,840 yards passing and 12 touchdown throws. He also finished with a team-leading 960 yards on the ground and 11 rushing touchdowns. But the following season was truly his coming out party. Jackson finished tied for second in the ACC with 30 passing touchdowns while rushing for 1,571 yards and 21 touchdowns, both conference records for a quarterback. For his efforts, Jackson became the youngest player to ever win the Heisman Trophy. He also took home the Davey O’Brien<\/a><\/strong> Award, Maxwell Award along with conference offensive and overall player of the year.<\/p>\n

In his bid to become the first repeat Heisman winner since Archie Griffin<\/a><\/strong>, Jackson actually exceeded his yardage totals from 2016 in both the run and pass game. But Baker Mayfield<\/a><\/strong> proved unassailable in leading Oklahoma to the College Football Playoff. Nevertheless, Jackson left an indelible mark on college football over the past two seasons. His 5,261 yards of total offense in 2017 is the seventh best single-season mark in FBS history.<\/p>\n

Strengths<\/h2>\n